In this episode, Surhabi Dogra shares her insights on adolescent nutrition, healthy diets, and how these are connected to climate change. Both through her academic experiences - Surhabi has completed a Master’s in Social Work in Public Health at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences - as well as her work as Youth Commissioner for the Second Lancet …

In today’s episode, we ask the question: How can we make the food industry more sustainable while also manufacturing protein and nutrient-dense products that can replace animal products? Our guest Sujala Balaji’s answer to this? Millets! Sujala is the Founder and CEO of Rainfed Foods, a plant protein company creating next-generation plant-based alt…

“Everyone breathes air but nobody cares about keeping it clean”. In this episode, Christina and Valentina interview youth climate activist Raihana Farkhunda and dive into the interrelated topics of climate change, urban governance, and the role of youth in shaping urban food systems. Raihana shares insights on urban food systems in her home country…

Today’s episode deals with everything surrounding the issues of food waste, food loss and how these are connected to healthy diets and environmental sustainability. As an expert in this field and a Master of Arts in International Affairs, our guest Maya Metha explains these topics and discusses ways in which we can reduce food waste and promote hea…

In this episode, we are joined by Chef Rodrigo Pacheco from his restaurant in Ecuador. Rodrigo is the Chef & Founder of BocaValdivia, and he is also a UN FAO Goodwill Ambassador who works with young people to encourage them to take their health & that of the planet into their own hands. Rodrigo tells us about how he utilizes creative gastronomy as …

With the increased pollution caused by greenhouse gas emissions, environmental changes as well as changes in lifestyle, respiratory and hearing diseases are becoming more common. In this episode, otolaryngologist Prof. Lino Di Rienzo Businco and audiologist Dr. Pasquale Davide Longo explain to us the main causes of ear, nose, and throat diseases in…

On this episode, we had the privilege to interview Dr. Leslie Lytle, Ph.D., President of Danone Institute North America (DINA) and Adjunct Professor at the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina, to get her perspective on local community and youth involvement for nutrition and agrifood systems. Tune in as we get…

In this final episode, Josiane from the FAO Indigenous Peoples Unit meets Mariah Gladstone Blackfeet (Piikuni) and Cherokee (ᏣᎳᎩ) from the base of the Backbone of the World in the United States. She is the founder of "Indigikitchen", an online teaching tool dedicated to revitalizing traditional Native foods. Mariah, who joined the World Food Forum …

Josiane, Makanalani and Malachi continue their conversation at the World Food Forum about the Indigenous Youth Campaign and why it is meaningful.By World Food Forum x Kitchen Connection

Josiane from the Indigenous Peoples Unit in FAO meets up with Makanalani Malia Gomes, Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) and Filipina, the Global Indigenous Youth Caucus co-chair and Malachi Johnson, a Gooreng Gooreng Traditional Owner from the Great Barrier Reef and also a member of the Indigenous Youth Caucus. Malachi is Gooreng Gooreng and South Sea…

Today we meet Josiane from the FAO Indigenous Peoples Unit and Tecumseh Ceasar of the Matinecock Turkey clan, Montaukett, and Unkechaug Decent. Together they discuss the strong bond built with FAO throughout the years to push the voices of the Indigenous Youth forward.By World Food Forum x Kitchen Connection

In this episode, Lindsey interviews Katarina Polomska, an inspiring youth leader dedicated to youth taking a leading role in policy making toward peace and more.By World Food Forum x Kitchen Connection

In this episode, Sara talks with Amaeze Madukah, registered dietician, Founder of the health Consultancy Life's Recipe, and co-Founder of the Diverse Nutrition Association. They discuss utilizing a Health At Every Size framework, the history of colonization in the food supply, and give examples of diverse healthy meals. Join us!…

In this episode, Sara talks with Sarah Reinhardt, Senior Analyst for Food Systems and Health at the Union of Concerned Scientists to serve up a crash course on the intersection of Public Health and the Food System.By World Food Forum x Kitchen Connection

In this episode, Lindsey interviews one of Peru’s most influential food figures, Malena Martinez of Mater Iniciativa about biodiversity, global demand and personal food memories.By World Food Forum x Kitchen Connection

In this episode, Sara talks with anti-racist historian and educator David Billings about the importance if dismantling racism if we hope to build a more sustainable food system.By World Food Forum x Kitchen Connection

In this episode, Lindsey chats with Ana Laura Paiva, urban gardner from Home Grown Gardens LA in Los Angeles, CA about the connection between school gardens and education. She also shares some tips about what listeners can do at home or at local schools to start gardens! Learn more about Home Grown Gardens LA www.homegrowngardensla.com Learn more a…